Crews from the Lee’s Summit-based MC Power took to the roof of Bryant Motors this week to install a series of solar panels meant to help the business become more energy efficient and reduce energy costs.
Bryant Motors owner Kyle Herrick said the dealership’s solar project is part of an ongoing effort that has already included oil furnaces that burn waste oil from oil changes and the replacement of car lot lights with higher-output, lower-power usage LED lights.
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